Ohio Association Of Nonprofit Organizations

What Ohio Association Of Nonprofit Organizations does

The Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations (OANO) is a private, Ohio-based nonprofit membership association that provides advocacy, professional development, and peer networking services to nonprofit organizations, leaders, board members, and for-profit partners operating in or alongside Ohio's nonprofit sector. The organization positions itself as the statewide voice for the sector, representing member interests at state and national policy levels and delivering educational programming on legislation, fundraising, governance, and (most recently) artificial intelligence.

OANO's core product surface consists of (a) advocacy and representation services, (b) education and training delivered via workshops, webinars, conferences, and the monthly FIND Forum, (c) a member portal (members.oano.org) built on YourMembership.com association management software that handles membership administration, event registration, an online store, and member communications, and (d) paid publications such as the annual Compensation and Benefits Survey Report produced in partnership with the Greater Toledo Community Foundation. Recurring programming includes the monthly First Fridays Legislative Update and the FIND Forum hosted at the Columbus Metropolitan Library. Webinars are delivered via Zoom, and donations are processed via PayPal on the main Wix-hosted website (oano.org).

OANO's revenue model is a four-stream association model: recurring annual membership dues from nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, and individuals (the primary stream); one-time sales of the Salary & Benefits Report ($50 member / $100 non-member); transactional event and webinar ticket sales ($10 member / $15 non-member per session); and PayPal-processed donations. The go-to-market is community-led: members are acquired through the website, online registration portal, social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn), email/newsletter, and community referrals, with value reinforced through advocacy representation and statewide peer networking. No parent company, external investors, or funding rounds are disclosed.

Name

Ohio Association Of Nonprofit Organizations

Legal name

Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations

Website

https://oano.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, and individuals. Members receive access to advocacy, professional development, resources, and peer networks.
2. Salary & Benefits Report Sales: Sale of the annual Compensation and Benefits Survey Report. $50 for nonparticipating OANO members and $100 for non-members. Joint partnership with Greater Toledo Community Foundation.
3. Event Tickets and Webinars: Revenue from educational events and webinars. Members receive discounted pricing ($10/session) compared to non-members ($15/session). Topics include legislative updates, fundraising strategy, and professional development.
4. Donations: OANO accepts donations through PayPal to support the organization's mission of strengthening Ohio's nonprofit sector.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OANO is a statewide nonprofit membership association that connects, educates, and advocates for Ohio's nonprofit sector. It sells annual memberships to nonprofits, for-profits, and individuals, providing access to advocacy representation, professional development (workshops, webinars, conferences), and peer network resources. It also sells paid products such as the annual Compensation and Benefits Survey Report and event/webinar tickets for educational programming.

Product overview

OANO operates as a statewide nonprofit association offering advocacy, professional development, and peer network services to Ohio's nonprofit sector. The organization provides a membership-based online community portal (powered by YourMembership.com) alongside fee-based products including the 2024 Salary & Benefits Report and event tickets for webinars and the FIND Forum. Core services encompass advocacy representation, education and training workshops, and access to research resources and peer connections. The organization hosts recurring events including the monthly First Fridays Legislative Update and FIND Forum meetings, with some events conducted via Zoom platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OANO Membership Annual membership program for nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, and individuals in Ohio, providing access to advocacy representation, professional development, resources, and peer networks.
• Compensation and Benefits Survey Report (Salary & Benefits Report) Annual compensation benchmarking publication for Ohio nonprofits, offering salary and benefits data. Sold for $50 to nonparticipating OANO members and $100 to non-members; survey participants receive a free copy.
• Educational Webinars and Event Tickets Ticketed webinars and educational events on topics such as legislative updates, fundraising strategy, AI for nonprofits, and scenario planning. Members receive discounted pricing ($10/session) compared to non-members ($15/session).
• FIND Forum for Innovative Nonprofit Development Monthly in-person forum held in partnership with Columbus Metropolitan Library for nonprofit development, resource sharing, and community building among Ohio nonprofits.
• First Fridays Legislative Update Recurring monthly sessions providing Ohio and national nonprofit legislative news, advice for connecting with public officials, and government navigation guidance.
• AI for Nonprofit Leaders Workshop Workshop empowering nonprofit professionals with practical knowledge of artificial intelligence, covering operations enhancement, fundraising strategies, and program impact improvement. Delivered in collaboration with because I said I would.
• Advocacy Representation Services Representation of Ohio nonprofits at state and national levels to ensure the sector's voice is heard in policy decisions, provided as part of OANO membership.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual salary and benefits benchmarking data to help nonprofits compare staff compensation to field averages
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• because I said I wouldcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaborative program between OANO and because I said I would to empower nonprofit professionals with practical knowledge of artificial intelligence. The workshop helps nonprofits discover how AI tools can enhance operations, improve fundraising strategies, and increase program impact.
• Greater Toledo Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Joint partnership between OANO and Greater Toledo Community Foundation to produce the annual Compensation and Benefits Survey Report. This report provides Ohio nonprofits with benchmarking data on staff salaries, benefits, and compensation trends. Organizations that participate in the salary survey receive a free copy.
• Columbus Metropolitan LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOANO partners with Columbus Metropolitan Library to host the monthly FIND (Forum for Innovative Nonprofit Development) meetings. These sessions provide nonprofit organizations with development opportunities, featuring presentations from innovative organizations and space for resource sharing and community building.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• BoardSource: National organization focused on nonprofit board governance, leadership, and stewardship. Overlaps with OANO's board-member education and governance training offerings.
• Nonprofit Ready: Online learning platform providing free and discounted training for nonprofit professionals. Competes with OANO's webinar-based education and professional development offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Independent Sector: National membership organization of nonprofits, foundations, and corporate giving programs focused on policy advocacy and sector research. Comparable to OANO in mission (nonprofit sector advocacy and education) but operates nationally with significantly larger membership.
• Candid (formerly Foundation Center + GuideStar): Provider of nonprofit data, research, and educational resources including Foundation Directory and GuideStar. Competes with OANO's information/resource layer for nonprofit members needing sector intelligence.
• National Council of Nonprofits: National membership network of nonprofit associations that provides advocacy, research, and capacity-building resources. Directly competes with OANO's advocacy and education missions at national scale, while OANO operates as a state affiliate-like entity.

Direct peers

• Minnesota Council of Nonprofits: Statewide membership association serving Minnesota nonprofits through advocacy, training, and resources. Operates the same model as OANO — a state-level trade association for the nonprofit sector — making it the closest structural peer.
• Nonprofit Association of Oregon: Oregon's statewide association providing advocacy, education, and networking for nonprofits. Mirrors OANO's service mix (membership, training, advocacy) at the state level for a different geography.

Regional players

• Philanthropy Ohio: Ohio-based membership association of philanthropic organizations and grantmakers. Shares geographic focus with OANO and serves a related but distinct (funder-side) audience, making it an adjacent regional peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OANO.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ohio-association-of-nonprofit-organizations

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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